Legionella Risk Assessment

What is a Legionella Risk Assessment?

Under the Health and Safety Executives Approved Code of Practice (AcoP) L8 guidance there is a requirement for all commercial water systems to have a Legionella Risk Assessment. As per the AcoP L8; This Approved Code of Practice applies to the control of legionella bacteria, in any undertaking involving a work activity managed by you or on your behalf. It applies to premises controlled in connection with a trade, business or other undertaking where water is used or stored; and where there is a means of creating and transmitting water droplets (aerosols) which may be inhaled, causing a reasonably foreseeable risk of exposure to legionella bacteria.

A suitable risk assessment will identify and asses the risk of being exposed to legionella bacteria from water systems on the premises. It will also provide a list of control measures that should be taken to minimise the risk of bacterial growth in these water systems. These control measures may take the form of remediations such as: removing dead legs; removing underused water tanks; or increasing hot water storage temperatures.

What can Hydro-X do for your legionella risk assessment?

Our team of experts can assess and produce the legal documentation that will facilitate the development of your compliance programme, thus allowing you to meet the latest legislative changes.

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